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Frank Sumrall

Frank Sumrall is a content editor for MyNorthwest originally from the North Bay in California. After working as an online reporter for The Press Democrat and earning his journalism degree at San Francisco State University, he worked at NorthBay biz Magazine for three years as associate editor before joining ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ and making the move up north. He loves hanging out with his 15 year old cat, Hobbes, and consuming sports on a daily basis.

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3 years ago

Cliff Mass: No ‘snowpocalypse’ on horizon for Seattle metro area

Cliff Mass described this weekend to have only some moisture in the air, and to expect just a few snow showers on Sunday.
3 years ago

Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer found not guilty on all counts

The jury has found Pierce County Sherrif Ed Troyer not guilty on both misdemeanor counts of false reporting and making a false or misleading statement.
3 years ago

Suits: Journalist assaulted, denied help during Renton’s ‘Drag Queen Story Time’ event

Daviscourt stated there was "no way" multiple reporters and event participants did not witness the crime at the event in Renton on Saturday.
3 years ago

Piroshky Piroshky, closed in 2022 due to crime, set to reopen after Christmas

Three separate shootings occurred in February along Third Avenue when the business decided to close, including two happening within a week from each other.
3 years ago

‘Tripledemic’ concerns local health officials, want masks back indoors

It is time to put your masks back on when you are indoors, according to Washington state public health leaders.
3 years ago

Councilmember on SPD budget cuts: ‘This will make people less safe’

Last week, the Seattle City Council approved a budget proposal that eliminates 80 actively-vacant police officer positions.
3 years ago

Turf, the Seahawks’ treasured team dog, passes away

Turf, the beloved chocolate brown lab, has been with the team since 2013, when Seattle claimed its first and only Super Bowl.
3 years ago

Pet owners desperate for appointments with shortage of veterinarians

Due to the increase in remote work, more than 23 million American households — nearly 1 in 5 nationwide — adopted a pet during the pandemic.
3 years ago

Joe Kent not contesting election, but is asking for transparency

"Every time there was additional updates, it seemed like we were making progress," Kent said on The Jason Rantz Show.
3 years ago

Cliff Mass: Here’s where Seattle-area snow will hit this weekend

Another snow event is set to occur tonight into Saturday morning, but it won't equal the volume and duration of snow seen earlier this week.
3 years ago

Where to watch the World Cup: A guide to local soccer pubs

Now its time to support them by touring the best soccer bars in the region, all open for the match against the Netherlands.
3 years ago

Want to eliminate noise pollution? Let it snow

Seattle averages 6.3 inches of snow per winter, with the city seeing the first couple of inches earlier this week.
3 years ago

Should snow days for schools still exist?

Issaquah schools remained open today, but were delayed two hours Wednesday with buses on snow routes, according to the district.
3 years ago

Four-day workweek movement gaining momentum in the U.S.

This movement is spearheaded by 4 Day Week, an organization that backs the idea of the four-day workweek as a part of the future.
3 years ago

Cliff Mass: Here’s where it will snow in Seattle area Tuesday

Snow will turn to rain overnight Tuesday for most of the lowlands while, in the mountains, snow will become even heavier snow Tuesday night into Wednesday.
3 years ago

Cold weather shelters starting to open across Puget Sound region

Snohomish County officials said their shelters typically open when overnight temperatures are expected to drop below 34 degrees.
3 years ago

Lowland snow looming for Seattle region early next week

Washington is expecting anywhere from eight to 18 inches of snowfall in the passes from Saturday through Sunday night.
3 years ago

ShotSpotter tech nipped from Seattle budget despite mayor’s push

ShotSpotter's CEO and Department Director both donated to Harrell during his 2013 and 2021 mayoral campaigns.
3 years ago

15-year-old allegedly tied to more than 30 robberies in King County

A 15-year-old boy is at the center of a King County Sheriff's Office investigation into more than 30 robberies.
3 years ago

False reports of school shooters prompt lockdowns across Puget Sound

Swatting is a hoax 911 call that falsely reports an emergency such as an armed intruder that necessitates an immediate response.
3 years ago

Redmond animal rescue forced to relocate after building was deemed unsafe

The City of Redmond is tearing down the building for Motley Zoo Animal Rescue due to significant structural issues.
3 years ago

Unlike Tacoma, Seattle Police swears by crime data

Seattle has witnessed a 13% drop in crime from January through October 2022, according to Seattle Police data.
3 years ago

Weekend guide: Some of the biggest events ahead of Thanksgiving break

Here are some of the biggest events around the Puget Sound area.
3 years ago